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The closure of Scotland’s only oil refinery cost jobs, damaged our industrial capacity and left Scotland dependent on imported jet fuel. Meanwhile, Westminster found billions to intervene in strategic industries elsewhere in the UK.

UK Government tax changes are increasing the cost of running the Motability Scheme by £300 million a year, leading to new mileage limits, excess mileage charges and other restrictions for new Scottish customers from 1 September.

I am backing Trading Standards Scotland’s Shark Free Summer campaign, which raises awareness of illegal lending and directs people towards safe, confidential advice and support.

The National Gambling Helpline is free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for anyone worried about their own gambling or someone else’s. Call 0808 8020 133 or access live chat and other…

Ahead of Qualifications Scotland Results Day on 4 August, UCAS’ support teams are ready to help you. If you have any questions, please reach out to them.

Don’t gamble with your health. Always check a pharmacy is on the GPhC register before using it. If the pharmacy isn’t on the official GPhC register, you don’t know what you’re taking.

Ahead of Qualifications Scotland Results Day on 4 August, UCAS’ support teams are ready to help you. If you have any questions, please reach out to them.

I was delighted to attend the Airth Highland Games and to join this year’s Chieftain, Fiona Kennedy, in presenting the trophy to Mr and Mrs Gardiner, winners of the garden competition.

I was delighted to meet Anthony Horan of the Catholic Parliamentary Office in a local café as I continue setting up my new constituency office. We had a valuable discussion on several important issues, including artificial intelligence….

Campbells Prime Meat is a Local success story – delivering high-quality Scottish meat, fish and produce while supporting skilled local jobs and apprenticeships. Its commitment to quality, traceability and our local economy deserves recognition. Well done…

I was delighted to join Nepali constituents from across the Falkirk area at the 2026 Nepali Mela in Edinburgh. This second Mela was a wonderful celebration of Nepal’s rich culture, music, dance, food and community spirit. Congratulations…

Outpatient waiting lists are down by almost 13% compared to a year ago, more people are receiving cancer treatment within target times, and long waits for operations are continuing to fall as hospital activity increases.

Reports that over 100 former Members of the Bangladesh Parliament remain in jail, alongside allegations of custodial deaths, denial of medical care, attacks on journalists, lawyers and minorities, are deeply concerning.

Scotland did not vote for Brexit and should not be dragged into a Farage-run future we do not want. The only credible way to Stop Farage at the Border is through independence and Scotland’s return to the…

I welcome the Scottish Government’s new consultation on restricting the packaging, appearance and display of vaping products. Bright colours, cartoon-style branding and eye-catching shop displays have no place in encouraging young people to take up…

At Westminster the chaos continues. We are now waiting for the seventh UK Prime Minister in just ten years, and yet another one who will enter Downing Street without their own electoral mandate. And before he has…

Martyn Days last video round-up before Summer recess covers questions about Sustainable Aviation Fuel support for Grangemouth, and on the urgency for detailed Planning Guidance for AI Data Centres.

It was a privilege to attend the official opening of the 7th Session of the Scottish Parliament. The event at the start of each new Parliamentary Session gives MSPs the opportunity to celebrate outstanding local contributions by…

Applications are now open for Scotland’s First Home Fund. https://www.mygov.scot/first-homes-fund

This week in Parliament Martyn Day raised the continuing damage Brexit is doing to Scotland’s economy and public finances, questioned why energy-rich Scotland still faces high energy costs, and highlighted the importance of the Grangemouth Flood…

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